B.C. scraps personal limits on out-of-province booze
By Simon Little Online Journalist
British Columbians returning to the province will no longer have to limit how much Niagara wine they pack in their suitcases. Continue reading
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Revelstoke RCMP issue speed reminder after crash closes Trans-Canada for second consecutive day
A jackknifed semi blocked both lanes of Highway, 33 km east of Revelstoke, for approximately three hours. Continue reading
NDP government paints rosy economic picture as public accounts show $1.5B surplus
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The NDP is touting its economic record, but storm clouds around ICBC, property transfer tax and the forestry sector remain on the horizon. Continue reading
B.C. woman cycling across Canada to raise awareness around ovarian cancer
Joan Thompson is now half way through the maritimes to push for improved funding in order to research the disease. Continue reading
Mother bear saves cub from drowning in Pitt Lake, B.C.
At one point one of the cubs can be seen climbing onto its mother’s back after going under water. Continue reading
Penticton philanthropist posthumously awarded Order of B.C.
David E. Kampe was one of 15 people who were bestowed with the province’s highest honour. Continue reading
B.C. to argue for injunction on Alberta’s turn off the taps law in Calgary court
British Columbia’s request for an injunction against Alberta’s so-called turn-off-the-taps law is to be heard in a Calgary courtroom today. Continue reading
Box-load of abandoned kittens found on Maple Ridge median
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Their eyes haven’t opened yet. They are very vocal and like to let us know when they are hungry.” Continue reading
Water search underway for New Brunswick man missing in B.C.
Thomas Hines of Sackville, N.B., was last seen on June 17. Police say his canoe was found on the lake the next day and he was reported missing. Continue reading
Air tankers battle wildfire burning near Port Mellon, B.C.
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
At this point, no structures are threatened by the fire. Continue reading